Level 2: A change
Languages teachers in Christchurch earthquake affected schools may choose to read the Listening Passages to the candidates rather than have them listen to the CD. Earthquake affected schools with Level 2 entries in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Samoan or Spanish will be automatically provided with the relevant Listening Transcripts as well as the CD.
Level 1 and Level 3: No changes
There are no changes for earthquake affected schools. That is:
Level 1, languages teachers may choose to read the transcript or play the CD.
10月21日 Holiday challenge 10
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(verb plain negative ～ないで下さい。(please don't...)
1>don't answer that please
2>don't break the rules please.
3>please don't throw that out
4>don't turn off the lights please
5>don't close your books please
6> don't go to the amusement park please
You can email me if you have any questions: (sperkins@stbedes.school.nz) - - - - - - 10月20日 Holiday challenge 9
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB:AはBほど<いadj stem>くない。(A is not as … as B)
1>the rice field is not as big as the sports grounds.
2>these buildings are not as high as the housing complex.
3>biology is not as interesting as physics.
4>my grandfather is not as short as my grandmother.
5>the living room is not as dark as the bedroom.
6>the gas cooker is not as easy to use as the microwave oven.
7< the movie is not as good as the novel.
10月19日Holiday challenge 8
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(AはBとおなじぐらいadj (A is about the same <adj>as B)
1>the escalator is about as fast as the elevator.
2>the kitchen is as light/bright as the bathroom
3>the PE teacher's about as strict as the coach.
4>the pork cutlet's as delicious as the okonomiyaki
5>lunch is as important as breakfast.
6> the welcoming ceremony at school is as important as the graduation ceremony
10月18日Holiday challenge 7
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (いadj plain form ～かもしれない。(It might …)
1>he might be pleased
2>she might be well-behaved
3>It might be spicy
4>It might be dirty
5>They might be strict
6>he might feel ill
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (noun/なadj ＋ ～かもしれない。(It might …<present tense>)
1>she might be kind
2>It might be special
3>It might be a Japanese-style roof
4>It might be true
5>It might be western-style food
6>It might be hot water
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(verb stem + ～方(かた)(how to ~)
1> Please teach me how to make a cake
2>I don’t know how to write this kanji
3>How to throw a ball
4>How to wrap it
5>How to turn on the light
6>How to polish the shoes
10月13日 Holiday challenge 4
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(BよりAの方(ほう)がadj (A is more adj than B)
1>I prefer pork to lamb
2>I think coffee’s more bitter than tea
3>Udon noodles taste better than instant noodles
4>Soy sauce is saltier than mirin
5>This water is colder(to touch) than that.draft beer
Here’s the Japanese for the following: NB: nounのに、 (like…)
6> Like a sports coach
7>Like a watermelon
8>Like a brick
9>Like a pair of scissors
10>Like a baby
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) ことが 上手です。 (good at...ing)
1>He is good at cooking/boiling rice
2>she is good at speaking French
3>they are good at playing cards
4>She is good at party preparations
5>He is good at fixing cars
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) の。 (the one...ing)
6> The one who lost
7>The one who won
8>The one who’s singing is my cousin.
9>The one who’s wearing a blue shirt is my older brother.
10> The one who's wearing a hat is my grandfather.
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) ことができる、 (can...)
1> you can choose
2>she can mow the lawn
3>you can throw it out
4>we can win
5>he can swim
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) のが すきです。 (I like...ing)
6> I like jogging
7>he likes doing origami
8>they like supporting the All Blacks
9>she likes sending presents
10>I like playing cards
What's the English for the following expressions:
1) おじゃま します。
2) そろそろ しつれいします。
In what situation would you hear these expressions/use these expressions?
- - - - - - - 10月10日 Holiday challenge 1
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) と、 (if/when...)
1> when you turn right
2>if you go straight ahead
3>if you cross over the bridge
4>if you go to Tokyo there are many interesting shops
5>If someone talks
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) つもり です。 (I intend to....)
6> I intend to study abroad
7>he intends to keep the rules
8>she intends to borrow money
9>I intend to revise for the exams
10>I intend to pass the exams
What's the English for the following expressions:
1) お先に しつれいします。
2) おさきに どうぞ。
In what situation would you hear these expressions/use these expressions?
明日（あした）セーントビーズカーレジのチューター●インタビューがあるので、一時間目、二時間目、三時間目のじゅぎょうがありません。
Use the 40mins that would've been our lesson time to focus on improving your Japanese skills. たとえば：work on mastering your vocabulary or improve your kanji recognition skills with the kanji cards.
Just to clarify, here's the work that needs to be completed by next Monday, 9月5日...
School Systems (きいろい教科書）:
read through the notes on pages 24-25 (question word + か was part of the focus of today's lesson)
read through the text on page 30. Can you translate the passage into natural English?
write a description of the school system in New Zealand or your own country (see page 14 for more details)
ふくしゅう
今日何を勉強しましたか。＜きょう なにを べんきょう しましたか。＞
Today we worked on kanji recognition with cards/match up & かるた
Your singing skills were impressive too... Here are the words for
Use your kanji cards to ensure you have mastered all the kanji for Level 2. You can use your School Systems textbook to master any kanji you don't know there.
I'd encourage you to work on mastering your vocabulary with quizlet games today at: http://quizlet.com/subject/ncea-level-2-japanese-vocabulary/
NCEA レベル 2
Here's the prescribed vocabulary list with all the vocabulary and kanji we need to know for the externals.
As discussed in class the other week (八月五日）, everyone was challenged to choose a vocabulary learning strategy that you thought would help you with your learning and trial it over the coming 10 days. How have you got on?
If you haven't got far, I'd encourage you to try an approach where you start with the word/phrase in Japanese and avoid writing the English. Maybe draw a picture/doodle if that's appropriate, or use Japanese to come up with a definition for the word. A silly story may work for you, or a chant. What does the word sound like?
Let's aim to have all the vocab in the prescribed vocab list mastered by 九月三十日.
Following our conversations the other week, I will also ensure you have a complete list of all kanji compounds and readings to refer to as well.
In the meantime, you can go to site at the link below where they have all the readings for the kanji used for the Japanese Proficiency Test. You can click on a kanji and it will give you the animated stroke order.
There are 103 kanji at JLPT Level-N5 at: http://www.yosida.com/en/kanji.php?level=5&page=1
There are 181 kanji at JLPT Level-N4 at: http://www.yosida.com/en/kanji.php?level=4&page=1
Here's the chant for some of the grammar we looked at in Term 3, Week 1:
なく
なく
〜なくてもいい
I dont' have to, have to, have to, don't!
なければ
なければ
〜なければ ならない
you must, you must, you must, you must, you must, or else I'll cry!
It's so easy to form with the plain negative of a verb. Work on these expressions becoming implicit for you so you can use them appropriately part whenever you need to.
What sorts of things have you experienced? What have you done? Where have you been?
Here's the signature hunt we used on Monday.
Level 2: A change
Languages teachers in Christchurch earthquake affected schools may choose to read the Listening Passages to the candidates rather than have them listen to the CD. Earthquake affected schools with Level 2 entries in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Samoan or Spanish will be automatically provided with the relevant Listening Transcripts as well as the CD.
Level 1 and Level 3: No changes
There are no changes for earthquake affected schools. That is:- Level 1, languages teachers may choose to read the transcript or play the CD.
- Level 3, the CD must be played.
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/audience-pages/quake/christchurch-schools10月21日 Holiday challenge 10
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(verb plain negative ～ないで下さい。(please don't...)
1>don't answer that please
2>don't break the rules please.
3>please don't throw that out
4>don't turn off the lights please
5>don't close your books please
6> don't go to the amusement park please
Use this file to check your answers
You can email me if you have any questions: (sperkins@stbedes.school.nz)
- - - - - -
10月20日 Holiday challenge 9
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB:AはBほど<いadj stem>くない。(A is not as … as B)
1>the rice field is not as big as the sports grounds.
2>these buildings are not as high as the housing complex.
3>biology is not as interesting as physics.
4>my grandfather is not as short as my grandmother.
5>the living room is not as dark as the bedroom.
6>the gas cooker is not as easy to use as the microwave oven.
7< the movie is not as good as the novel.
Open this file to check your answers
- - - - - -
10月19日Holiday challenge 8
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(AはBとおなじぐらいadj (A is about the same <adj>as B)
1>the escalator is about as fast as the elevator.
2>the kitchen is as light/bright as the bathroom
3>the PE teacher's about as strict as the coach.
4>the pork cutlet's as delicious as the okonomiyaki
5>lunch is as important as breakfast.
6> the welcoming ceremony at school is as important as the graduation ceremony
Open this file to check your answers
- - - - - -
10月18日Holiday challenge 7
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (いadj plain form ～かもしれない。(It might …)
1>he might be pleased
2>she might be well-behaved
3>It might be spicy
4>It might be dirty
5>They might be strict
6>he might feel ill
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (noun/なadj ＋ ～かもしれない。(It might …<present tense>)
1>she might be kind
2>It might be special
3>It might be a Japanese-style roof
4>It might be true
5>It might be western-style food
6>It might be hot water
Check your answers here
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10月17日 Holiday challenge 6
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (いadj ～と おもいます。(I think it’s …)
1>I think it’s fun.
2>I think it’s easy.
3>I think it’s sour.
4>He thinks it’s dangerous
5>She thinks it’s good for your body
6>I think it’s busy.
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (noun/なadj ＋ だ と おもいます。(I think it’s …)
1>I think he's rude.
2>I think it’s safe
3>I think it’s wonderful/lovely
4>He thinks it’s rubbish
5>She thinks it’s the air conditioning
6>I think it’s traditional
Open this file to check your answers
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10月14日 Holiday challenge 5
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(verb stem + ～方(かた)(how to ~)
1> Please teach me how to make a cake
2>I don’t know how to write this kanji
3>How to throw a ball
4>How to wrap it
5>How to turn on the light
6>How to polish the shoes
Check your answers
- - - - - -
10月13日 Holiday challenge 4
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB(BよりAの方(ほう)がadj (A is more adj than B)
1>I prefer pork to lamb
2>I think coffee’s more bitter than tea
3>Udon noodles taste better than instant noodles
4>Soy sauce is saltier than mirin
5>This water is colder(to touch) than that.draft beer
Here’s the Japanese for the following: NB: nounのに、 (like…)
6> Like a sports coach
7>Like a watermelon
8>Like a brick
9>Like a pair of scissors
10>Like a baby
Open this file to check your answers
- - - - - -
10月12日 Holiday challenge 3
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) ことが 上手です。 (good at...ing)
1>He is good at cooking/boiling rice
2>she is good at speaking French
3>they are good at playing cards
4>She is good at party preparations
5>He is good at fixing cars
6> The one who lost
7>The one who won
8>The one who’s singing is my cousin.
9>The one who’s wearing a blue shirt is my older brother.
10> The one who's wearing a hat is my grandfather.
- - - - - - -
10月11日 Holiday challenge 2
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) ことができる、 (can...)
1> you can choose
2>she can mow the lawn
3>you can throw it out
4>we can win
5>he can swim
6> I like jogging
7>he likes doing origami
8>they like supporting the All Blacks
9>she likes sending presents
10>I like playing cards
1) おじゃま します。
2) そろそろ しつれいします。
In what situation would you hear these expressions/use these expressions?
Open this file to check your answers.
- - - - - - -
10月10日 Holiday challenge 1
Work out the Japanese for the following: NB: (verb plain present) と、 (if/when...)
1> when you turn right
2>if you go straight ahead
3>if you cross over the bridge
4>if you go to Tokyo there are many interesting shops
5>If someone talks
6> I intend to study abroad
7>he intends to keep the rules
8>she intends to borrow money
9>I intend to revise for the exams
10>I intend to pass the exams
1) お先に しつれいします。
2) おさきに どうぞ。
In what situation would you hear these expressions/use these expressions?
Open this file and check your answers
- - - - - - - - -
9月7日
このクリップを見ましたか。見た方がいいと思います。
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCpbBVthD7o
どう思いますか。おかしいと思いますか。
（＾＾）おかしいビデオですね。じょだんですか。
Mattさん より。
そうですね。じょうだんでしょう！
日本の教いくせいど
中学校
Here are some links to youtube clips that may give you different insights into Junior High School life in Japan:This clip about きゅう嘱（きゅうしょく）is posted by an American chap who's at a Junior HS in Japan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggH_TeTa-Zg&feature=related
9月６日
何でもいいですよ！
9月1日
明日（あした）セーントビーズカーレジのチューター●インタビューがあるので、一時間目、二時間目、三時間目のじゅぎょうがありません。
Use the 40mins that would've been our lesson time to focus on improving your Japanese skills. たとえば：work on mastering your vocabulary or improve your kanji recognition skills with the kanji cards.
Just to clarify, here's the work that needs to be completed by next Monday, 9月5日...
School Systems (きいろい教科書）:
read through the notes on pages 24-25 (question word + か was part of the focus of today's lesson)
read through the text on page 30. Can you translate the passage into natural English?
write a description of the school system in New Zealand or your own country (see page 14 for more details)
ふくしゅう
今日何を勉強しましたか。＜きょう なにを べんきょう しましたか。＞
- Today we worked on kanji recognition with cards/match up & かるた
- Your singing skills were impressive too... Here are the words for
しあわせなら、手をたたこう、 <x2>しあわせなら、たいどで しめそうよ
そら みんなで 手を たたこう。
https://www.erin.ne.jp/en/lesson01/basic/index.html
Try the quiz:
まる／ばつクイッズ
https://www.erin.ne.jp/en/lesson01/basic/q1.html
Use your kanji cards to ensure you have mastered all the kanji for Level 2. You can use your School Systems textbook to master any kanji you don't know there.
I'd encourage you to work on mastering your vocabulary with quizlet games today at:
http://quizlet.com/subject/ncea-level-2-japanese-vocabulary/
NCEA レベル 2
Here's the prescribed vocabulary list with all the vocabulary and kanji we need to know for the externals.
As discussed in class the other week (八月五日）, everyone was challenged to choose a vocabulary learning strategy that you thought would help you with your learning and trial it over the coming 10 days. How have you got on?
If you haven't got far, I'd encourage you to try an approach where you start with the word/phrase in Japanese and avoid writing the English. Maybe draw a picture/doodle if that's appropriate, or use Japanese to come up with a definition for the word. A silly story may work for you, or a chant. What does the word sound like?
Let's aim to have all the vocab in the prescribed vocab list mastered by 九月三十日.
Following our conversations the other week, I will also ensure you have a complete list of all kanji compounds and readings to refer to as well.
In the meantime, you can go to site at the link below where they have all the readings for the kanji used for the Japanese Proficiency Test. You can click on a kanji and it will give you the animated stroke order.
There are 103 kanji at JLPT Level-N5 at: http://www.yosida.com/en/kanji.php?level=5&page=1
There are 181 kanji at JLPT Level-N4 at: http://www.yosida.com/en/kanji.php?level=4&page=1
There's an explanation about the animated stroke order pages under the heading 'Learning Japanese' at
http://www.yosida.com/en/index_en.html
復習（ふくしゅう）しましょう。復習しよう。 Note:「ふくしゅう」は英語で revisionと言います。
Here's the chant for some of the grammar we looked at in Term 3, Week 1:
なく
なく
〜なくてもいい
I dont' have to, have to, have to, don't!
なければ
なければ
〜なければ ならない
you must, you must, you must, you must, you must, or else I'll cry!
It's so easy to form with the plain negative of a verb. Work on these expressions becoming implicit for you so you can use them appropriately part whenever you need to.
What sorts of things have you experienced? What have you done? Where have you been?
Here's the signature hunt we used on Monday.
Remember you could respond in the positive with ある or あります
or the negative with ない or ありません
がんばってね。